 As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an...  The Religious Opinions and Character of Washington - Seite 244von Edward Charles M'Guire - 1836 - 414 SeitenVollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | Benson John Lossing - 1851 - 594 Seiten
...leave to assure the Congress that, ta no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept the arduous employment at the expense of my domestic ease...happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. 1 will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, Г iloubt not, they will discharge, and that is... | |
 | George Washington - 1852 - 464 Seiten
...myself equal to the command I am honored with. " As to pay, sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted...accept this arduous employment, at the expense of ir™ domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make profit from it. I will keep an exact account... | |
 | 1853 - 514 Seiten
...myself equal to the command I am honored with. As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted...from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses; these, I doubt not, they will discharge, and that is all I desirp." From the moment of taking upon... | |
 | Jared Sparks - 1853 - 752 Seiten
...for the pay and expenses of the general. On this point he said, " I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted...accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domest'c ease and nappiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account... | |
 | William Hickey - 1854 - 590 Seiten
...myself equal to the command I am honored with. " As to pay, sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted...will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge, and that is all I desire." Sesolved, That a committee be appointed... | |
 | United States. President - 1854 - 616 Seiten
...myself equal to the command I am honored with. " As to pay, sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted...I will keep an exact account of my expenses; those I doubt not they will discharge, and that is all I desire." In a letter to his wife, announcing his... | |
 | Samuel Maunder - 1854 - 780 Seiten
...enter upon the momentous duty assigned him, added; "As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted...from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. These I doubt not they will discharge, and that is all I desire." A special commission was drawn up... | |
 | Benson John Lossing - 1855 - 714 Seiten
...myself equal to the command I am honored with. " As to pay, sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted...will keep an exact account of my expenses ; those I doubt not they will discharge, and that is all I desire." In a letter to his wife, announcing his... | |
 | Washington Irving - 1855 - 566 Seiten
...think myself equal to the command I am honored with. As to pay, I beg leave to assure the Congress that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted...ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit of it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge, and that... | |
 | Aaron Bancroft - 1855 - 464 Seiten
...myself equal to the command I am honoured with. I beg leave, Sir, to assure the Congress, that, as nq pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestick ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account... | |
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